Why does the field of view decreases as magnification increases?

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2026-07-06 23:30

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As magnification increases, the same area of the sample is spread over a larger space within the microscope, resulting in a narrower field of view. This is because the higher magnification lens has a smaller exit pupil which limits the amount of light that reaches the eye. Therefore, the field of view appears smaller when using higher magnification.

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